Another local race is set for a local office in the March primary. Monday was the final day candidates could file nominating petitions to run in the 2024 election and longtime county commissioner Tim Hocking has a challenger in the Republican primary. And that’s John Charles, (better known as J. C.,( Warnken. Warnken filed his nominating petition on Monday. On the democratic side, Robert Moore has also filed to run for Hocking’s 6-year term on the county board. Moore faces no primary opposition.

The other Republican primary race pits Gregory Wilkinson against incumbent Shaun Keepes for coroner.

Running unopposed next year for new four year terms are state’s attorney Kelli Storckman and circuit clerk Angie Crum.

Also filing to run for precinct committeeperson are:

Democrat -

Barbara Bruce - Bellmont Precinct #14

Republican -

Marcia Hudson Woodcock - Mt. Carmel Precinct #2

William C. Hudson - Mt. Carmel Precinct #3

Rachel C. Wood - Mt. Carmel Precinct #7

Misty D. Johnson - Wabash Precinct #10

Mary Susan Wood - Friendsville Precinct #11

Robin D. Guller - Lancaster Precinct #12

Jessica Peter - Lick Prairie Precinct #13

Charles Reavill - Bellmont Precinct #14

Twilla Seifert - Compton Precinct #16